186. President Aleksandar Vučić: Russia, China, and How Serbia Could Join the EU
About this episode
The episode features President Aleksandar Vučić discussing Serbia's geopolitical stance between Russia, China, and the EU, including the implications of Kosovo's independence and US influence in the region.
How does President Vučić justify Serbia's geopolitical balancing act between Russia, China, and the European Union? Why does he warn that if the EU further delays enlargement, the United States might seize the opportunity to build its own sphere of influence in Southeastern Europe? Can Serbia join the EU without recognising Kosovo's independence, and what would that mean for Europe's future? Rory and Alastair are joined by Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, to discuss all this and more. __________________ Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store. __________________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Videographer: James Clayden, Video Editor: Josh Smith, Vasco Andrade Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Rory, Alastair
Guest: Aleksandar Vučić
Topics covered
- geopolitical balancing
- Serbia and EU
- Russia
- China
- Kosovo independence
- US influence in Europe
Keywords
- Serbia
- EU enlargement
- geopolitics
- Russia
- China
- Kosovo
- US influence
- Aleksandar Vučić
Sponsors
IG
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: European Union, United States
Places: Serbia, Kosovo, Southeastern Europe
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